Aberdeen man caught driving under the influence of drugs on Union Street

A man was caught driving under the influence of drugs after police spotted him “travelling at speed” in a Union Street bus lane.

Thomas Drysdale, 45, pled guilty to driving while unfit to do so due to drink or drugs when he appeared at Aberdeen Sheriff Court yesterday.

The offence happened on Union Street and Huntly Street in the city on December 22 last year.

Fiscal depute Lynzi Souter said: “At approximately midnight on December 22 last year, officers were on patrol when they observed the motor vehicle being driven by the accused travelling at speed in a bus lane on Union Street and turning into Huntly Street.

“Officers were concerned by the manner of driving so followed behind and activated their blue lights.”